X1V1: Education Studies - History

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1 X1V1: Education Studies - History Undergraduate BA 2017 Essentials UCAS code X1V1 Degree BA Mode of study Full Time Duration 3 years Location Durham City ( A-Level AAB International Baccalaureate 36 Department(s) Website ed.ugstudents@durham.ac.uk Telephone +44 (0) Alternative qualifications Page 1

2 Course Content Description Year 1 In the first year there are three compulsory modules in Education which introduce, and induct you into the world of education studies. Specifically, each module draws from different perspectives on education, which could be historical, sociological, philosophical, psychological, cultural and/or political; these different lenses allow you to begin to consider big questions about education and the world. You will also spend time studying three modules in your partner department. Education modules History of Education Context of Education Learning and Teaching. History Modules You will study half of your modules within the History department. In previous years optional modules available included: The Birth of Western Society Early Modern England: A Social History The Century of Revolution Reformation Europe Wars and Welfare The Making of Modern Africa. Year 2 In the second year, you have more choice and ownership over your studies, as you pick two Education modules. In general, modules examine topics in more depth and detail, and again, often come from certain perspectives. For example Constructions of Childhood uses a sociological and cultural position, to analyse what it means to be a child in the world; in addition, it asks what childhood means to the world. Whereas Learning in the Early Years examines children, but from a child developmental psychological perspective. Hence, you can pick which ontological position you prefer, or mix and match these contrasting views. There is also a chance to study Harry Potter, which may interest some muggles! Everyone also studies Education Research Methods, which examines approaches to, and the interpretation of, educational research. Again, half your time will be spent in your partner department. Page 2

3 Education modules Education Research Methods (compulsory module) In previous years, optional modules available included: Identity, Culture and Education Constructing Childhood and Youth Learning in the Early Years The Philosophy of Social Science Harry Potter and the Age of Illusion. History Modules You will study half of your modules within the History department. In previous years optional modules available included: Robin Hood Selling the Tudor Monarchy Hard Times: English Society, c Soviet Socialism in the Cold War: The USSR, The Romantic Revolution Protest, Terrorism and Revolution. Year 3 In the final year, you have even more ownership over your studies. This largely comes through the Dissertation, which is a double module. Specifically, the Dissertation entails choosing a topic to study in depth, and being supported through this by an academic member of staff. Some students use the dissertation to make links to their partner department, as such, we encourage a wide range of proposals. For example, one recent dissertation, Simply Mothballs, explored the relationship between children s literature and national identity. Another, entitled Rice, Rum, Reggae and Risk, investigated the effects of HIV/AIDS peer education programmes in Belize. Here, the student undertook independent research during her visit to Belize as part of her volunteer work for a charity. In a recent report the course s external examiner said that the breadth of Dissertation topics studied was inspiring, and many students regard the Dissertation as the most enjoyable and important piece of work they undertake at Durham. In addition, you study another four modules, from education and your partner department. Within this, you can pick one second year module. Education modules Dissertation (compulsory module) In previous years, optional modules available included: Citizenship Education Political Sociology of Education Page 3

4 Responding to Special Educational Needs New Directions in Social Science. History Modules You will study half of your modules within the History department and have the option of selecting a level two module. In previous years optional modules available included: China, Asia and the World History of American Capitalism Anglo-Saxon Invasion? The Search for English Origins Interpreting Conflict in Post-colonial Africa Revolution and History The Black Death English Architecture in the Age of Christopher Wren. Throughout the three years you are encouraged to make links between the education half of the programme and your partner department. The Education Studies degree has consistently achieved 100% student satisfaction in the NSS survey. Page 4

5 Admissions Process Subject requirements, level and grade In addition to satisfying the University s general entry requirements, please note: We welcome applications from those with other qualifications equivalent to our standard entry requirements and from mature students with non-standard qualifications or who may have had a break in their study. For more information or contact our Admissions Selectors Our typical offer is AAB at A-level or equivalent We take a holistic approach to every application judging both merit and potential, academic qualifications achieved, predicted grades, the personal statement and reference. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking as part of our offer We are pleased to consider applications for deferred entry. English Language requirements Please check requirements for your subject and level of study ( How to apply Information relevant to your country Page 5

6 Fees and Funding Full Time Fees EU Student 9, per year Home Student 9, per year Island Student 9, per year International non-eu Student 17, per year Note: Fees are subject to review and change in-line with inflation. Please also check costs for colleges and accommodation ( Scholarships and funding Page 6

7 Career Opportunities School of Education Page 7

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10 The Education Studies degree is a great programme if you want to keep your options open. The programme opens up routes into teaching, but also qualifies students for careers in educational research, educational publishing, educational administration or management, as well as a range of careers in the commercial or public sector. Students who have graduated from Education Studies in the past 5 years have taken positions as Archivists, Charity Development Officers, Publishers and Music Therapists as well as professional preparation and study as Social Workers, Teachers, Psychotherapists and Midwives. The programme is an excellent preparation for a career in teaching at either primary or secondary level. Although the degree does not offer Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you may be able to progress onto a one year Postgraduate Certificate in Education programme (PGCE) ( which has been awarded Outstanding again by Ofsted ( A range of financial support of available for our PGCE students some are entitled to a bursary ( (this depends on the subject area) whilst they are studying. The Durham PGCE is also the first year of our MA Education ( which is designed to get your teaching career off to the best possible start. However, it is important to stress that you are not expected to teach. Whilst equipping its graduates to go on to PGCE the programme makes no assumptions, and will help you to develop skills of critical and independent thought, analysis and communication which will be of value to a range of employers. Some of our students such as Kate (see below) choose to take up volunteering opportunities and others have a gap year and travel. Destination figures for 2014 are once again excellent, Of those students who left in 2014: 90% are in employment or further study six months after graduating Of those in employment: 87% are in graduate level employment Page 10

11 Median salary 20,000 (These statistics are based on the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey of 2013/14 graduates. The DLHE survey asks leavers from higher education what they are doing six months after graduation. Full definitions for the DLHE Record can be found here: I am writing to you to give you a short reference for your student Katie Dougal and to tell you that she was an incredibly valuable team member in Sri Lanka. Katie joined our team in Sri Lanka, working in Mental Health Projects in Colombo along with many other Durham University students. Your students have made an incredible contribution to our projects in Sri Lanka and we would like to let you know how grateful we are. Your students were so positive, hardworking and committed to the projects which has meant that our organisation has improved a lot over recent months, and we continue to get very positive feedback from the projects, about the volunteers from Durham University. The Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre ( run a number of bespoke sessions aimed specifically at Education Studies students. For example, there is a talk for Year One and Year Two students on the value of vacation work for enhancing their skills and increasing their employability value. Additionally there is a presentation in the Easter Term in conjunction with the Careers Service which looks at modular choices, and impact that the modules might have on students' career decision making. There is also a Question and Answer session with Final Year students which focuses on their specific career needs. "Everyone has an opinion on it; if you study it here you can make sure that what you say is right!!" The BA Education Studies - Psychology is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) ( and as such provides clear career paths into a number of professions including teaching and educational psychology. The BPS recognition ensures that students who wish to work in a field requiring memberships of the BPS are prepared and qualified to do so. The programme provides a clear first step to future careers in psychology and allied disciplines and is well placed for those wishing to pursue such roots. Page 11

12 Open days and visits Pre-application open day Pre-application open days are the best way to discover all you need to know about Durham University. With representatives from all relevant academic and support service departments, and opportunities to explore college options, the open days provide our prospective undergraduates with the full experience of Durham University. Please see the following page for further details and information on how to book a place: Campus Tours Overseas Visit Schedule Page 12

13 Department Information School of Education Overview Have you ever wondered how education shapes society, and how society shapes education? Have you ever reflected upon the political nature of decisions made about, and within, educational institutions? Have you ever considered whether education systems are fair, and if everyone has the same opportunities of access, and of success? If any of those questions made you think, then the Education Studies programme may be for you. Our Education Studies at Durham University is a broad multidisciplinary degree. You choose modules that focus on the philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, political and/or cultural aspects of education. We go far beyond any classroom and consider education, people and their function in the world. To complement the Education modules, you study half of your degree in one of our eight partner subjects: English; Geography; History; Music; Philosophy; Psychology; Sociology; Theology and Religion. Hence, this degree is suited to anyone interested in education, but also anyone interested in broadening their studies with our partner subjects. We simply ask that you have intellectual curiosity. Our Education Studies programme has had 100% student satisfaction for the last three years. Students appreciate the personalised support, the dynamic teaching and the academic challenge.. Rankings 100% of our Education students have said they were satisfied with the quality of their course in the National Student Survey for the last three years. 3rd in The Times and Sunday Times University Guide rd in The Complete University Guide Facilities Our School of Education is set in beautiful landscaped gardens above the River Wear and overlooks both the Castle and Cathedral. As well as an attractive work environment, it offers excellent study facilities, including a department library with a wide range of books (over 60,000 volumes) and periodicals. Website This document was downloaded on Thursday, 19th January 2017 at 9:16am from The information relating to this course was last updated on Tuesday, 4th October 2016 at 4:18pm Page 13